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12 November 2026 - Year XXX
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August 2026




31/08/2026Floriana Gallucci is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Ionian Sea
The Management Committee of the institution approved the appointment




31/08/2026The Philippine terminal operator ICTSI will acquire the African port company TLG
The company operates in Mozambique, Namibia and South Africa




31/08/2026EU ship recycling facilities are operating well below their capacity while European ships continue to be dismantled in Asia
This was reported by a study by Shipbreaking Platform and Transport & Environment




31/08/2026In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the Moroccan port of Tanger Med set a new record
In the first six months of 2026, growth of +6% was recorded




31/08/2026The crew of the ferry that sank in Northern Cyprus has been arrested
Eight people died in the accident. Another 17 passengers are missing




31/08/2026Singapore, profit halved in the first half of 2026
The Chinese company focuses on energy containers. In the period, the turnover of specialized containers exceeds that of standard boxes for the first time




28/08/2026CIMC sells more containers, but profits plummet
Half-year profit in this business segment fell by -81.2%




28/08/2026The recovery of the containerized shipping market drives the quarterly results of COSCO Shipping Holdings
The Chinese group has ordered 12 new 22,000 TEU and six 3,200 TEU containerships




28/08/2026La Spezia Container Terminal invests 90 million in port facilities for the new Ravano Terminal
Four ship-to-shore cranes and 18 yard vehicles have been ordered




28/08/2026G20 trade accelerates in the second quarter
Imports of goods and trade in services are driving growth, while exports are maintaining a sustained pace




28/08/2026COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Net income for the first six months of 2026 was $276.6 million (+23.2%)




28/08/2026In the first six months of 2026, CMPort's revenues grew by +13%
Net profit up by +7.4%




27/08/2026In 2025, Meyer Werft's revenues grew by +107%
The annual financial year was closed with a net loss of -383.8 million euros




27/08/2026OOIL's half-year results were weighed down by the negative performance of the first quarter
The January-June period was closed with a net profit of $729.3 million (-23.6%)




27/08/2026In September, Messina will start the new West Med Line service
It will bring together existing services for Algeria and Libya




27/08/2026The launch of the luxury cruise ship Oceania Sonata was celebrated in Marghera
Delivery of the unit is scheduled for 2027




27/08/2026Port of Livorno, the Regional Administrative Court has cancelled the extension of the coastal landscape constraint to port and hinterland areas
Gariglio: for companies it means the removal of a procedural burden that risked stopping investments already planned




26/08/2026In the first half of the year, SBB CFF SBB Cargo returned to profit
The Swiss group's trains carried more than six million passengers (+1.3%)




26/08/2026Tarros will include the port of Salerno in the Italy Libya Express service
The ship "Vento di Zefiro" will be placed on the route




26/08/2026MPCC reports declining quarterly results as part of its fleet renewal plan
The results of the second quarter between sales of old ships, new purchases and a freight market supported by tensions in the Middle East




25/08/2026The White House denounces the practice of "illegal" port transhipment to evade US duties
The creation of a customs control system based on artificial intelligence to combat the phenomenon has been proposed




25/08/2026CMA CGM and Red Sea Gateway Terminal finalize the agreement for Terminal 4 at the Port of Jeddah
The planned investment amounts to approximately 434 million dollars




24/08/2026The IMO is calling for naval missions to counter the resurgence of piracy in the Gulf of Aden
The very large crude carrier "Amzan" of the Saudi company Bahri has been attacked in the Red Sea




24/08/2026The honorary president of Kuehne+Nagel has died
Klaus-Michael Kühne joined the family business in 1958




24/08/2026In July, Spanish ports handled 47.7 million tons of cargo (-1.8%)
Containers amounted to 1,581,071 TEUs (-5.6%)




24/08/2026A load of 65 kilograms of cocaine was seized in the port of Livorno
It would have yielded crime about 20 million euros




24/08/2026The slowdown in the Chinese economy is reflected in port traffic
In July, overall traffic decreased by -3.4%, with a contraction that no longer affects only domestic trade, but also begins to affect goods with foreign countries




24/08/2026Assoporti at the Rimini Meeting of Communion and Liberation
Participation in the exhibition area of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport




21/08/2026In the second quarter, freight traffic at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +6.0%
In the first six months of 2026, the increase was +5.9%




21/08/2026Port of Ravenna, the executive project for the recovery of the "Ex Carni" area is underway
The goal is to give full functionality to a new logistics and industrial sector in the port area




21/08/2026In July, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -11.4%
In the first seven months of 2026, the decline was -3.3%




21/08/2026Hupac will expand the intermodal service between Basel and Busto Arsizio
From September 7, an eighth weekly rotation will be introduced




20/08/2026A ship was boarded by pirates in the Gulf of Aden
The unit was forced to head towards Somalia




20/08/2026Fincantieri and Viking are turning the options for two new cruise ships into order
They will have a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and will be delivered in 2032




20/08/2026Sallaum creates a company for the land logistics of cars in Europe
It will initially be equipped with 50 car transporters and the fleet will reach 300 vehicles by 2029




20/08/2026C.K. Hutchison initiates international arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
The action follows the similar one of the subsidiary PPC. Compensation of two billion and over 1.5 billion dollars has been requested




20/08/2026Hapag-Lloyd will acquire 25% of the capital of APM Terminals Maasvlakte II
The Maersk Group company will retain operational control of the Dutch terminal




19/08/2026In the second quarter, cargo traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
In July, an increase of +104.9% was recorded




19/08/2026Cruise group Viking Holdings reports record quarterly revenues
Net profit at $587.7 million (+33.8%)




19/08/2026ZIM also recorded a recovery in the second quarter
The acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd is expected by the end of the year




19/08/2026Last month, container traffic in the Port of Los Angeles fell by -5.8%
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded




18/08/2026Last month, the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
In the port of Hong Kong, a decrease of -1.6% was recorded




18/08/2026In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
In the first half of this year, the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)




18/08/2026A.P. Moller Capital will acquire a majority stake in Globex Investissement
The Moroccan logistics company will continue to be led by CEO and founder Omar El Kadiri




18/08/2026A ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
A crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" died




17/08/2026In July, container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell by -1.7%
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)




17/08/2026Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -6.5%
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)




17/08/2026Offer by the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund to acquire the entire capital of AD Ports
It currently owns a 75.42% stake




17/08/2026In the second quarter, RCL reported an increase in revenues that was outpaced by higher operating costs
Net profit down by -1.1%




14/08/2026Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)




14/08/2026The quarterly financial performance of the Danish DFDS is growing
In the April-June quarter, the rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by +1.1%. Drop of -8.9% in passengers




14/08/2026In the second quarter, container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0%
Revenues up +2.5%. Operating costs up by +5.7%




14/08/2026In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
In Marina di Carrara, 2.52 million tons were handled (+16.5%)




14/08/2026The Strait of Hormuz crisis has a major impact on DP World's financial and operational performance
In the second quarter, container traffic in the group's terminals fell by -11.2%




14/08/2026The port of Koper suffers a decrease of -5.6% in quarterly freight traffic
In June, the decline was -18.9%




14/08/2026In the first six months of 2026, container traffic at CK Hutchison's terminals fell by -1%
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%




13/08/2026In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the Port of Hamburg fell by -3.1%
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)




13/08/2026The Port Authority of Livorno creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa
The goal is to ensure a unitary connection with the commissioner structure that follows the project




13/08/2026Costa Cruises, change at the top of the management for the Americas region
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will take over from Dario Rustico




13/08/2026In the second quarter, HMM revenues increased by +29.7%
Net profit down weighed down by lower financial income




13/08/2026In the April-June quarter, Evergreen's net profit grew by +43.9%
Acquired the entire ownership of the Panamanian logistics park Colon Logistics Park




13/08/2026Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
The Danish company posted better quarterly performance than its German partner Gemini Cooperation




12/08/2026MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on the MSC Daniela
It combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning




12/08/2026Cargo traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado was stable in the second quarter
Drop in passengers in both ports




12/08/2026Wan Hai Lines reports a +965.6% increase in quarterly profit
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships




12/08/2026In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Loads to and from Italy fell by -40.6%




12/08/2026In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit up by +610.7%
Revenues were stable in the first half of 2026




11/08/2026Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off Yemen
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter




11/08/2026The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive compared to the sea route that crosses Suez
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University




11/08/2026The Grimaldi group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
The ship is the first of five new twin PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu




11/08/2026The secretary general of Trasportiunito, Maurizio Longo, has died
He passed away in Rome after a long illness




11/08/2026In 2025, the revenues of the Fratelli Cosulich group amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Net profit at €20.0 million (-3.0%)




10/08/2026Terminal Investment Limited renounces the acquisition of Tercat
It involved joint control with Hutchison Ports of the Barcelona terminal




10/08/2026Works related to the activation of cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna have been completed
The laying and burial of the pipes that will house the cables has been completed




10/08/2026Acceleration of the process for the redevelopment of the area of the former CIVAM in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics




10/08/2026The auction on August 28 is awaited for confirmation of Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian shipyard Mangalia
Also on the table is the hypothesis of direct intervention by the State through an expropriation of the site




07/08/2026The Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, which specializes in industrial carve-out transactions




07/08/2026In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Cruise passengers down -15.3%




07/08/2026In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna marked a sharp increase of +10.9%
In the first six months of 2026, the increase was +5.9%




07/08/2026In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but fell significantly in June
The ACP introduces new restrictions on the draught of vessels and does not rule out reductions in the daily number of transits




06/08/2026The contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is in force
Delivery is expected in 2034




06/08/2026DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
186 thousand square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the sale imposed by the British Antitrust Authority for the acquisition of Wincanton




06/08/2026DHL flies in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Double-digit revenues and EBIT. Express did well, Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany did less well




06/08/2026More explosions in the area of the Strait of Hormuz
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but the reopening to ship transits still seems far away




05/08/2026Attack two ships in the Red Sea
The Indian "Faize Noore Oliya" sank, while the Houthis claim to have hit the "NCC Wafa"




05/08/2026Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Rising costs affect profits




05/08/2026Shipping associations reiterate their no to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transit in the Strait of Hormuz
The fear is that their introduction could create a precedent that would call into question the international legal framework applicable to the straits used for international navigation




05/08/2026DP World will build a temperature-controlled logistics hub in the Port of Antwerp
Initial investment of 48 million euros which will rise to a total of about 100 million euros




05/08/2026On Saturday, GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will join the already active routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia




04/08/2026Prologis makes an offer of 18.8 billion dollars to buy Segro
The combination will create a European giant in the field of ownership and management of logistics properties




04/08/2026In the first half of this year, Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by +27%
EBITDA up +22%




04/08/2026Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenues up +4.7%
Stable performance in the container carrier segment. The contribution of bulk carriers is growing




04/08/2026In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
In the period, the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)




04/08/2026A bulk carrier hit by a bullet in the Strait of Hormuz
One crew member is reportedly missing




04/08/2026This year 800 thousand cruise passengers are expected in Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city




04/08/2026In the second quarter, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%




03/08/2026In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
In the first half of the year, ship traffic fell by -0.5%




03/08/2026In the second quarter, container traffic in the Port of New York grew by +1.6%
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)




03/08/2026Joint venture for intermodal transport of HZ Cargo and Railtrans
The goal is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe




03/08/2026In the second quarter, ICTSI recorded a record net profit of $363 million (+24.2%)
Container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +14.6%




03/08/2026Another GasLog ship hit while it was leaving the Persian Gulf
Damage to the engine room
FROM THE HOME PAGE
PORTS
The reform that was supposed to reduce the fragmentation of ports
Taranto
From the transition from 24 Port Authorities to 15 AdSPs to the entry of Gallipoli into the Taranto system: Italy continues to add ports
PORTS
The port of Genoa closed the third quarter with growth, while freight traffic remained stable in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
PORTS
Port of Ravenna, September slows down
Ravenna
In the first nine months of 2026, freight traffic remained above last year's levels
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
SHIPPING
Bosphorus Strait: Ship transits plummet by 23.2%.
Ankara
Bulk carrier passages halved in the third quarter. The decline in the Dardanelles was more moderate (-12.8%), while container ships held steady.
PORTS
In the third quarter, Eurokai terminals handled a record traffic of 3.9 million containers (+9.4%)
Hamburg
In the first nine months of 2026 the total was over 11.3 million TEUs (+8.7%)
SHIPPING
Maritime ETS: Brussels says the system is working. Ports fear traffic flight.
Brussels
The Commission's latest report for 2025 reports a 4% drop in emissions and compliance above 99%. However, it provides no new data on the risk of tax evasion.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming's revenues grew by 52.4% in the third quarter
Keelung
A continuation of favorable conditions for shipping is expected in the latter part of 2026
TRADE
US-China trade easing also involves ports and shipyards
Beijing
Beijing extends suspension of port charges on US vessels and investigation into the impact of the US measures on its maritime industry
COMPANIES
Alfa Laval Acquires Navtor for $700 Million
Lund/Egersund
The Norwegian company providing digital solutions for shipping will be integrated into the Ocean division of the Swedish group
MARITIME SERVICES
Boluda Towage acquires Dutch towing company Muller Dordrecht
Dordrecht/Valencia
It has a fleet of 16 tugboats and eight barges
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
SHIPPING
Last month, vessel transits through the Suez Canal increased by +32.1%
Cairo
Growth of +86.8% in tonnage and +94.1% in transit rights
PORTS
Rail, space, and the environment are among the priorities emerging from meetings on the new Port Planning Scheme for the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado.
Genoa
The first phase of the AdSP's listening process has concluded with 65 hearings and over 120 stakeholders involved.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs agreements with JA Solutions, Navantia, and Naval Group
Paris
Intensive collaboration with the Danish company in the field of advanced modular and containerized systems for reconfigurable naval units
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
SHIPPING
Fewer containers, more revenue: Maersk's maritime division grows with freight rates
Copenhagen
In the third quarter, volumes fell by -0.8%, but tariffs and congestion raised Ocean's EBIT to 2.6 billion
PORTS
From Egypt to Morocco, passing through Gioia Tauro: does the ETS shift containers to non-EU ports?
Brussels
A study promoted by Assarmatori sees signs of transfer already underway and calls for corrections
SHIPPING
ONE vessels carried record container volumes in the third quarter
Singapore
Revenues increased by 36.5%. Performance driven by demand for transpacific shipments.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen records a third quarter with record revenues which, however, grow less than costs
Lysaker
Slight decrease in the volumes of vehicles transported by the fleet
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
SHIPPING
Suez Canal: Signs of a recovery in ship traffic in September
Ismailia
However, the repercussions of the crisis in the Red Sea persist
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
PORTS
Taranto, the steel crisis continues to weigh on the port.
Taranto
Liquid bulk cargoes are supporting volumes, but overall traffic is down 5.7% in the first nine months of 2026. Container traffic remains volatile.
SHIPPING
US port tariffs on Chinese ships, trade coalition calls for permanent suspension
Washington
Hundreds of associations have written to Greer ahead of the January 9, 2027, deadline. Among them is the World Shipping Council.
TRANSPORTATION
T&E: The ETS should become the driving force behind investments in e-fuels for aircraft and ships.
Brussels
The organization's demands for the overhaul of the ETS: more European resources, a dedicated fund, and two-sided auctions
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Livorno fell by -3.6%
Livorno
Ports on Elba also experienced a decline (-3.3%). The port of Piombino bucked the trend with a +5.7%.
PORTS
Cargo volumes down in Southern Adriatic ports in the first six months of 2026
Bari
The system loses 676 thousand tons compared to 2025, almost all between the two largest ports
SHIPPING
In the third quarter, ship traffic in the Panama Canal remained stable
Panama/Balboa
However, the tonnage of ships and the volume of goods in transit are growing
Le Aziende informano
Ufficiali di Macchina: l'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile apre le selezioni per il corso ITS triennale gratuito. Scadenza 26 ottobre
PORTS
Maritime ETS, FEPORT supports cargo-related anti-avoidance measure
Brussels
It is the most effective solution - claims the federation of European terminal operators - to protect the competitiveness of EU ports
SHIPPING
COSCO Shipping, revenues +29% and profits +82%: the credit goes to freight rates, rather than volumes
Hong Kong
The trans-Pacific market is the driving force behind the Chinese group's accounts
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reports increased net income but declining margins in the third quarter.
Miami
PORTS
APM Terminals signs further expansion phase for the Moroccan port of Tangier Med
Rabat
An investment of over 800 million dollars is planned to build 1.2 kilometers of docks
PORTS
Port of Barcelona launches project to reduce cruise terminals from seven to five
Barcelona
Review of the concession held by Creuers del Port de Barcelona
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
TRANSPORTATION
Boluda and Samskip, a new merger in European short-sea shipping.
Valencia/Rotterdam
The Spanish group has signed an agreement to acquire all the activities of the Dutch group and expand its multimodal platform
SHIPYARDS
Indian shipyards on EU ship recycling list, ECSA asks MEPs to approve
Brussels
Call to reject a motion opposing the Commission's proposal
SHIPYARDS
CVC DIF has acquired a majority stake in the Spanish shipyard Cernaval
Schiphol
The Iberian company employs approximately 275 people
COMPANIES
Contship Italia acquires the Tarros group
Melzo/La Spezia
All the activities and assets that make up the integrated service system of the La Spezia group are changing hands
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
CRUISES
Villa Vie Residences' residential cruise ship suspended
Fort Lauderdale/Sihanoukville
The company attributes the ship's grounding to rising fuel costs and is working on a restructuring and recapitalization plan.
SHIPPING
Wallenius Wilhelmsen orders four 9,900 CEU PCTCs plus eight options
Lysaker
Agreement with the Chinese shipyard Jinling Shipyard (Jiangsu)
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean posts record quarterly revenue of $5.59 billion. Full-year 2026 forecasts are raised.
Miami
EBITDA at 2.53 billion and passengers at 2.68 million in the July-September period
SHIPPING
Maritime safety, ETS, flags, and employment are the focus of the Confitarma president's report.
Rome
Zanetti calls for a European alliance for freedom of navigation, a national pact for the transition, and less bureaucracy for the Italian flag.
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding signs concession agreement for Saint Vincent cruise port
Istanbul
The agreement has a duration of 30 years
SHIPPING
Sunde family sells Color Line to Stena
Gothenburg
Swedish ferry group acquires Norway's largest cruise ferry company
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
PORTS
Chinese ports, the race is slowing down
Beijing
After 25 years of growth, freight traffic is almost at a standstill, but containers are still breaking records.
ASSOCIATIONS
Lorenzo Sanna is the new president of ANPAN
Sestri Levante
Parmigiani: Regarding the High Seas Protocol, we should return to the commander's paper declaration.
CRUISES
2027 will once again be a record year for the Italian cruise industry
Livorno
Approximately 16 million passengers are expected, with a growth of +4%
PORTS
Port reform: Commission discusses only setting aside and rejecting vessels
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies has passed no amendments in three weeks. The only exception is Port Authority staff.
TRUCKING
Road haulage, truce near. The government releases funds for diesel fuel and structural reforms.
Rome
Emergency decree approved with tax credits, a ban on leasing, and fuel surcharge protections
SHIPPING
The fleet of dual-fuel containerships and car carriers exceeds 500 units
Washington
A 41% jump compared to September 2025. Industry investments have exceeded $200 billion.
SHIPPING
Green Maritime Corridors: China Leads the Race
Shanghai
Nearly a fifth of global developments involve a Chinese port. The Global Maritime Forum report highlights fuel and collaboration as strengths, while demand remains weak.
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports grew by +2.1%
Madrid
Bulk cargo is driving the trend. Containerized cargo remains stable.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
The EU invests in the green revolution of the seas
Brussels
From ammonia to e-methanol, from electric ferries to CO2 capture: projects reshaping the future of European shipping have received funding.
TRUCKING
Road haulage associations call for an end to roadblocks in the South.
Rome/Modena
After the meeting with Salvini, the trade unions urged Piantedosi to intervene. Ruote Libere responded: listen to the protesters, not repress them.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
APM Terminals and Hateco sign agreement to develop a rail freight terminal network in northern Vietnam
Copenhagen
Initial investment estimated at around $3.5 billion
PORTS
IFM Investors to acquire CPPIB and OMERS' stakes in Associated British Ports
London
Agreement reached for the transfer of 63.9% of the capital of the British port group
LOGISTICS
DSV, Air & Sea and Contract Logistics drive third quarter, while road transport slows
Copenhagen
Road division suffers from problems following Schenker integration
SHIPPING
Decarbonizing shipping: The UK should learn from FuelEU Maritime's mistakes.
London
The UK Chamber of Shipping presents the government with a document with lessons from the first two years of application of the European regulation
PORTS
The port of Antwerp-Bruges returns to growth in the third quarter, with a +2.5% after two quarters of decline
Antwerp
Containers, ro-ro and dry bulk are driving the recovery, while steel and energy products remain in difficulty
SHIPPING
Interferry renews alarm over postponement of road haulage inclusion in the EU ETS
Victoria
Roos: The burdens and challenges of decarbonisation cannot be borne by individual sectors
PORTS
The port of Trieste recovers on container traffic in the third quarter, but the railway remains in difficulty
Trieste
Liquid bulk on the rise
CRUISES
Record quarterly cruise traffic at Global Ports Holding terminals
Istanbul
Only the numbers in the Eastern Mediterranean and Adriatic region are decreasing
SHIPYARDS
Rheinmetall confirms partnership with MSC for acquisition of Romanian shipyard in Mangalia
Düsseldorf
The purchase price of approximately 138 million euros will be paid jointly by the two partners
ACCIDENTS
Strait of Hormuz: Another weekend of attacks on ships
Tehran/Southampton
First use of RPG anti-tank rocket fired from a small vessel
PORTS
Port of Rotterdam: General cargo declines in third quarter, bulk traffic increases
Rotterdam
In the first nine months of 2026, 323.2 million tonnes were handled (+0.9%)
SHIPYARDS
The Ligurian Shipbuilding Observatory is born: a sector worth two billion euros and employing over 10,000 people.
Genoa
AdSP, Confindustria Genova and Unione Industriali Savona launch permanent monitoring of the sector
SHIPPING
BPA says UK container growth depends on investment, not carbon leakage
London
A report by the British association contests the Spanish Observatory: the indicator in teu-miles does not measure real volumes and amplifies the effect of the order of ports of call
SHIPPING
ETS: Shipping accounts for 10% of emissions but pays nearly 20% of the bill.
Brussels
ECSA Study: European Shipowners Call for Triple SMAP Quotas for Sustainable Fuels and Technologies
ASSOCIATIONS
Tardino appointed President of the ESPO Committee for the Outermost Regions and Islands
Palermo
In Brussels, Raffaele Fitto will discuss the strategic issues of Italian ports.
SHIPPING
Denmark's DFDS posts record quarterly revenue
Copenhagen
In the period July-September the group's ships transported 10.1 million linear metres of rolling stock and 2.1 million passengers (-3.6%)
PORTS
In Montenegrin ports, cargo volumes are decreasing while passengers are increasing.
Podgorica
Traffic with Italy is declining
ASSOCIATIONS
Ansis Zeltins has been re-elected president of the European Sea Ports Organisation.
Brussels
The Icelandic Ports Association has joined ESPO
SHIPPING
This year Blu Navy recorded a growth of +12% in passengers transported
Portoferraio
Transported vehicles also increased (+11%)
MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
PORTS
Uiltrasporti, the Democratic Party's commitment to amendments for port and maritime work is welcomed.
Rome
It is the only political force - the union underlines - that has responded to our requests for a meeting so far.
PORTS
In the first nine months of 2026, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +1.7%
Rome
The Bank of Italy's economic update on Calabria's economy
INFRASTRUCTURE
FS Engineering and Sogesid have signed an agreement to develop infrastructure projects in Italy and abroad.
Rome
National focus on port infrastructure, logistics systems, and mobility-related infrastructure
EDUCATION
The Lazio Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has suspended the increases in maritime training center fees.
Rome
CONFORMAR and ANIFORMAR's request for precautionary measures has been granted. The hearing on the merits is scheduled for March 16.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease revenues up 4.5% in the third quarter of 2026.
Athens
New $1 billion credit line to finance 15 new container ships
EDUCATION
The Papagno Course at Assagenti has trained over a thousand young maritime agents and brokers
Genoa
It has been provided nationally since 2017
AVIATION
AIRIDEA, a new Genoa-Marseille air link with the support of Genova Industrie Navali
Genoa
Service designed to facilitate work-related travel between the two cities
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Republikorp form joint venture to strengthen Indonesia's shipbuilding industry.
Paris
ASSOCIATIONS
The Propeller Club Port of Sardinia was established today in Cagliari
Genoa
It is the 27th Club of the national association which includes over 1,600 members
PORTS
India's Adani Ports acquires Dutch terminal operator Evos
Ahmedabad/Amsterdam
Transaction worth 2.56 billion euros
PORTS
Hapag-Lloyd has completed the acquisition of a 25% stake in APM Terminals Maasvlakte II.
Hamburg
ASSOCIATIONS
Interferry's board of directors has been renewed.
Victoria
Appointments at the association's 50th anniversary conference in Bangkok
SHIPPING
DIS reports earnings growth in the third quarter of 2026
Luxembourg
After the boom in the second quarter, profitability remains at high levels
INSTITUTIONS
Arsenio Dominguez will continue to lead the IMO until the end of 2031.
London
The Council has decided. The appointment must be ratified by the assembly.
LOGISTICS
DHL grows in the third quarter, with Express and Forwarding driving revenue and profits.
Bonn
Revenue of 22.7 billion euros (+12.6%) and EBIT of 1.7 billion (+16.2%)
LAW
The EU General Court has annulled the withdrawal of recognition from the Russian naval register
Luxembourg
The investment ban and transaction ban remain in force
INDUSTRY
Italian bioLNG seeks space among ETS, FuelEU, and national incentives
Rimini
Assogasliquidi calls for simpler certification procedures and measures to make domestic production competitive.
DEFENCE
Fincantieri and Leonardo reach agreement to strengthen Orizzonte Sistemi Navali's role.
Trieste/Rome
The companies aim to consolidate the industrial and commercial role of the joint venture
PORTS
Port of Rijeka: Various cargoes push Luka Rijeka forward, while the Adriatic Gate container terminal loses ground.
Rijeka
In the first nine months of 2026, overall traffic fell by -15% to 3.83 million tonnes
TRADE
Confetra: The government wants to abolish the tax on small parcels.
Rome
Satisfaction with the government's choices in the budget bill
PORTS
A Port Renewable Energy Community has been established in Taranto
Taranto
Among the objectives, the development of the Apulian port as an energy hub
PORTS
Filt and Uilt, the temporary port labor system is not anachronistic
Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
PORTS
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
SAILING LIST
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LOGISTICS
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
INDUSTRY
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
INDUSTRY
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
PORTS
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
PORTS
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
PORTS
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
ASSOCIATIONS
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
PORTS
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
PORTS
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
LOGISTICS
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
SHIPYARDS
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
PORTS
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
LAW
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
PORTS
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
CRUISES
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
INDUSTRY
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
PORTS
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
ACCIDENTS
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
COMPANIES
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
SHIPYARDS
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
INDUSTRY
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
SHIPYARDS
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
PORTS
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
A conference on the present and future of Motorways of the Sea in Italy will take place in Ravenna on November 17th.
Ravenna
In 1991 the Ravenna-Catania maritime line began
MEETINGS
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
CONFITARMA
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
PORTS
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
PORTS
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
MEETINGS
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
INDUSTRY
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
PORTS
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
PORTS
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
LOGISTICS
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
PORTS
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
PORTS
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
PORTS
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
SHIPPING
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
ASSOCIATIONS
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
SHIPPING
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
EDUCATION
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
LOGISTICS
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
LOGISTICS
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
ACCIDENTS
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
SEAFARERS
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
SHIPYARDS
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
TRUCKING
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
ASSOCIATIONS
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
MEETINGS
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
PORTS
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
PORTS
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
SHIPPING
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
ACCIDENTS
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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